This has been my go-to place for cardgaming in jacksonville for years now and I have visited all…read morethe card shops in town. Ordering singles on their site is convenient and since it is a chain, the selection is wider than any other card shops in jacksonville with free 2day in store pick-up for your order. They also buy cards and you can just look up the cards and prices they are buying at via their website instead of having to go in or call The play area is large and unlike other stores you don't have to pay to just sit and hang out with friends/try to play a pick up game of commander or something. There is always some kind of tournament running every day of the week from pokemon, magic, one piece, yugioh, and even bayblade. I also occasionally see D+D groups come in to use the tables sometimes Staff are generally friendly and knowledgeable since most are card game players and shop regulars. I do think their sealed is on the pricier end like you won't find msrp for most things but i recommend just going for the singles and tournaments

This place has excellent service and a friendly atmosphere! Staff was very helpful when I was…read moreselling some yu-gi-oh cards. It's a great hangout spot to play card games and meet new people! Will definitely keep coming here!

I would continue to give this place a five star due to the extensive board game library they have…read moreand their actually decent food. That being said, the bathroom is gross and the people who use it are disgusting. They don't wash their hands after taking a dump and then go play a communal board game, like wtf. I don't know if I can come back knowing how gross the board games must be cuz of these people. I know this isn't the fault of the business (and that's why I didn't give a bad rating) but I was so turned off by this experience. I guess just bring a hand sanitizer and sanitize everything if you want to come here. And eat your food with cutlery, don't grab your burger with your hands. Yuck.

I'm going to give this review as someone who's late uncle spent decades as a Java customer and…read moreintroduced me to it 8 years ago. I had many defining moments within the store so I'm going to be brutally honest. That's what reviews are for. Hopefully Doug can take heed to what I say. The soul of Java is gone. Moving the business was the worst mistake they could have made. It's been turned into an introverts castle. Walking in felt like walking into an empty clubhouse made for the employees that you weren't welcome in. Whispers behind the counter, silence in the air, lack of smiles and warmth. Lack of enthusiasm in their greeting. The first thing that caught me off guard is Doug not recognizing me. We moved two years ago but spoke with him A LOT. If he did, he didn't ask us anything. But I brushed it aside, no huge deal. Since moving, we got into One Piece. We asked if he stocked it. He said no, Bandai wouldn't give him any product. But then he went on a weird rant about how later on they offered it to him, and he refused out of spite because of how he was 'treated'. Number one: that's just not only financially irresponsible but just plainly ignorant and obviously stubborn as a business owner. Number two: You shouldn't tell customers who come in asking for one piece that you were offered it eventually and still refused. None of this even covers the fact that Java used to be a warm inviting environment with games stacked on a giant bookshelf on the right wall, never an empty room, always people enjoying the environment, playing games, studying, buying from café and enjoying the wonderful environment that Java put together with it's different kind of tables and chairs and cozy environment that reminds you of the 90s. This new place basically might as well be Gamer Corps now. Sterile, corporate, and boring. It's definitely NOT Java anymore. I'm not saying I liked the last owner, but whoever decided to either lose Jack, put him out of charge, or not rehire someone like him made a big mistake. I see Java closed within the next three years, most likely.

We planned to be in Mandarin over the weekend so I suggested be stop in at Mythical Mountain while…read morewe were out that way. If you love comics and pop culture in general, you really need to stop by this store. We try to stop in whenever we're over in Mandarin. While I've never been big into comic books, I've always loved pop culture collectibles. I know they can't carry everything in store but every time we're in there I'm amazed by how much they do have on hand. Sure, there are huge online stores that you can order tons of things from but like always, I'd rather support a local Jacksonville business if at all possible. Especially if it's a place I've received great customer service from before and that's the case with Mythical Mountain. We've called ahead before when we were looking for gifts and had them remember the call hours later when we got to the store and helped us find the perfect gift. I took a few pics to share but I still don't think it gives you a good idea of how much stuff they have in the store. I didn't find anything I wanted to pick up today but my wife found a Mick Foley action figure that she bought for herself, so that's a win for America. If you needed any further proof of the level of customer service and care they provide, you don't really need to look further than the most recent post I made about them in the the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. I posted a recap of our most recent visit in the group and mentioned the part you just read about how I didn't find anything then I mentioned that I need to call them some time to see if they can get their hands on one of the Michael Jackson figures made by Blitzway because they seem like the type of store that might be able to get that type of thing. Then I went on to say that even if they can't get it, I'd still rather try if I can go through a local place first before somewhere online. Within minutes, the store owner left a comment asking me to send her a DM with information on what I'm looking for to see if she can help. See what I mean? You can't get that kind of customer service from any online store, no matter how big and bad they are... If you like stuff like this, stop in at Mythical Mountain in Mandarin some time. Even if collectables or comics aren't your thing, I bet you could find a gift for someone you know at this store with ease. As I mentioned, a version of this post originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group.

A great place for anime fans and collectors. They have a great selection and the prices are…read morereasonable. The staff is very helpful and will try to order something if not in stock. Will definitely be back.

Great store. Almost everything you would want. If they don't have it, ask! Super-knowledgeable…read morestaff!

This like an adult playground. Love how there were table top games, $14.99 posters, old comic…read morecollections, accessories. Just so much stuff

It's always a five-star experience at Chamblin's! A great place to explore and the selection is top…read moretier! Good value for books, helpful and friendly staff, and a quirky, good time!

Miles and miles of books in this 10,000 sf book store. They have it all, speciality items, hard to…read morefind, fantasy, romance, sci-fi, politics. They buy and sell... books and puzzles. Plan to spend some time wandering. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

Every time that I swing by to pick up my pull and any time that I walk through the door, I'm…read morereminded why our local geek community loves Gotham City Limit so much. The energy is always high, the vibes are immaculate, and the staff keeps the shelves stocked with a ridiculous variety of comics, collectibles, action figures, FUNKO Pops, short boxes, supplies, and more. It's literally the kind of place where you can lose an hour without even realizing it. First off, say hello to Pacer, the AMAZING shop dog and official mascot of Gotham City Limit. He's the sweetest, the best greeter, and the best browsing buddy. Who doesn't want to shop with a good boy by your side? If you don't see Ben, you'll definitely hear his greeting from somewhere in the store as that man is just nonstop. Ben's dedication shows, especially on Free Comic Book Day and special release days, when Gotham City Limit turns into a full-blown celebration. On top of that, he partners with Jacksonville Public Library when they host comic-centered events and you'll see him at different conventions throughout the year. Ben makes sure everyone, from kids to hardcore collectors, feels welcome and included. Also big love to Jonathan (one of the OGs of comic shops in Jax) and Santana, who are always ready to talk storylines, their newest recommendations, or help you find the one issue that you didn't know you were missing. My pull list will ebb and flow depending on what is being released or if I want single issues of something. However, the numero uno items that I always want to see are the latest Baby Marvel covers from Skottie Young. The team has my account tagged for those specifically, and that kind of attention to detail is incredible. It's the kind of personal touch that makes you feel truly seen as a collector and fan. Gotham City Limit is a little slice of geeky heaven in Jax and one of the last remaining locally owned comic shops in this area of town. So make sure to swing by for a visit sometime soon and, as Ben says, always take it to the limit!

Great selection of Comics and toys and the owner, Ben is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about…read morecomics

Andrew was super helpful and walked me through the process of trading in cards and also selling…read more They also have an endless amount of hobby boxes and such lining the walls. Pretty cool, will come back again!

This is a super cool sports cards and Pokémon collectibles store. Everything is well kept and…read moreorganized, and everyone there was super friendly and helpful. You can honestly tell they are in it for the passion of collecting. I sold some of my Pokémon cards there and they gave me an extremely fair price. I will definitely be back to purchase some baseball cards. Highly recommend.

Great hidden gem! They were the only folks in all of the Jacksonville area that had the model I…read morewanted, when even the website was OOS. They held it for me and everything.

It's your local game store where he has a very nice selection of options for tabletops.read more